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Independence for Byaruhanga: stair-climbing aid
A stair-climbing aid would give Byaruhanga independence - we're $1,250 away.
🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1,829 views
Byaruhanga lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Dar es Salaam General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,250.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Byaruhanga could get to the shops and visit friends. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $1,150
• Fitting and training sessions: $15
• Delivery and set-up: $15
• First-year servicing plan: $70
Thank you so much.
- Achieng
Updates from Achieng
Update from Dar es Salaam: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $415 raised so far (33%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Valentina Simone Cavalcanti 🇧🇷 · $20
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Thinking of you and your family, Achieng. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Thinking of you, Achieng. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Thane donated after I showed her your page. Love from Thane.
Thinking of you, Achieng. Hope this works out for you.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Pune